2 Corinthians 8:2

that in much trial of affliction was the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

In Context

1AND we made known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

3For according to their power, I bear witness, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves;

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Cross References

Luke 21:1AND looking up, he saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

Romans 12:8or he that exhorts, on the exhortation; he that gives, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

2 Corinthians 6:10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 9:13while by the proof of this ministration they glorify God for the obedience to your profession of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of the contribution to them, and to all;

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:2-7

Charity of the Macedonians. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And this… Read the whole commentary →

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